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Reform’s first year running councils: ‘The atmosphere in the chamber has changed’

Olivia Barber
Yesterday

Reform’s first year running councils seems to have been defined by a focus on ‘culture war’ issues

Nigel Farage gets heckled at London local election launch

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‘Witch hunt’: Green Party members hit back at antisemitism claims

Josiah Mortimer
8 August, 2018

Green Party of England & Wales leadership candidate Shahrar Ali has described allegations of antisemitism as ‘shocking negative campaigning’.

Our Education Secretary is ignoring the big picture when it comes to children’s development

Ria Bernard
8 August, 2018

Damian Hinds thinks screens are to blame for children struggling with speaking when they start school. But there are other factors at play.

Richard Branson and Virgin are tightening their grip on the NHS. It’s time for MPs to investigate

Sarah Carpenter
8 August, 2018

There are lots of questions to answer surrounding Virgin Care’s growing role in our health service, says Unite’s national health officer Sarah Carpenter.

These cleaners have won their demands from Kensington council after a historic strike

Joana Ramiro
7 August, 2018

Migrant workers to strike across London got their first victory mere hours into walking out, as Kensington & Chelsea bring the services back in-house.

The Tories should get their house in order before attacking the London Mayor

Tom Copley
7 August, 2018

The government’s housing record is less than stellar, but Secretary of State James Brokenshire still thought it ok to threaten the Mayor of London on his. Tom Copley AM writes.

Here’s 5 times that UKIP members were found to have Nazi links

Joana Ramiro
7 August, 2018

Three UKIPers have been suspended from the party following a fascist attack on a bookshop. But it’s not the first time members are busted fraternising with the far-right.

This outsourcing giant is trying to kick out refugees: it’s time to kick out the outsourcers

Duncan Thorp
6 August, 2018

Outsourced public services should be run by locally and democratically owned social enterprises and co-operatives, not giants like Serco. Duncan Thorp writes.

The NHS is referring fewer patients to private hospitals – good riddance

Kane Shaw
6 August, 2018

Fewer referrals from NHS hospitals to private ones is generally good news. But we should keep vigilant, National Health Action Party’s Kane Shaw argues.

This fascist group attacked a bookshop – it should sound as a warning to us all

Joana Ramiro
6 August, 2018

A socialist bookshop got ransacked by an openly “anti-left” group of Tommy Robinson supporters on Friday evening. And if we don’t organise now, this could be the future.

As Brexit quickly unravels – let’s give it a final tug

Manuel Cortes
6 August, 2018

Prominent left-wing figures are touring the country arguing against the government’s chaotic Brexit plans. Trade union leader Manuel Cortes explains why.

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